| Scientific Classification |
Mammalia |
| Scientific Name |
Myrmecophaga tridactyla |
| Size |
Head to Tail: 14 in to 7 ft long (35 cm -2 m) |
| Weight |
40-140 lbs (18-64 kg) |
| Special Physical Traits |
long, bushy tail; elongated muzzle with a trademark tongue |
| Life Span |
14 years |
| Habitat |
Tropical forests or grasslands |
| Diet |
Ants, larvae, termites, bees, and honey |
| Social Lifestyle |
Solitary |
| Favorite Food Source |
Insects |
| Predators |
Jaguar, puma |
| Location |
Central America & South America |
| Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
